Faisal Noorani Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, Gb

London, Gb

Karachi, Sindh, Pk

Worked as a Regulatory Reporting Analyst. My responsibilities include the following:• Preparation and review of Regulatory Reports including FFIEC 002 (Call Report), FFIEC 019 (Country Exposure Report), Weekly FR 2900, TIC BL report, Pledge report, Net Due to Position, quarterly BE-605, BE-185 and BE-12/15 reports, FRY-10 and FRY-7 and FRY-7Q.• Reconcile reporting data and perform variance analysis. Ensure accuracy of data and timely submission of the reports.• Successfully, implemented templates in MS Excel for regulatory reports especially for FFIEC 002 Call Report which resulted in significant time saving, reduced manual input and cut the chances of errors and improved the accuracy of data.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial/regulatory reporting requirements, as well as pertinent accounting standard changes within the regulatory reporting framework and implement enhancements in internal policy and procedures to incorporate changes.• Assist in process improvement and implement internal controls to enhance efficiency in the process of regulatory reporting.• Facilitate internal auditors and regulatory examiners and attend inquiries related to the regulatory reports.• Participate in projects to develop and enhance the reporting environment.

Karachi, Sindh, Pk

Worked in the capacity of Finance Manager at United Bank Limited – USA reports to General Manager - USA and Head of Finance - International. Member of the ALCO and Management Committee of the USA branch. As a senior member of the management team, I have been involved in strategic planning, business plans, balance sheet management, preparing & implementing remediation plans to address regulatory findings and recommendations. •Manage all accounting activities of the branch to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies & procedures.•Designing and appropriate implementation of best accounting practices. Maintain Accounting Policy & Procedures.•Provide support and guidance to other departments in terms of product MIS, Accounting treatments of the products and budgeting.•Review regulatory reports i.e. FFIEC 002 (Call Report), FFIEC 019 (Country Exposure Report), Weekly FR 2900, TIC BL and BC1 report, Pledge report, Net Due to Position, Annual FRY 7 & FRY 7Q reports and quarterly BE-605, BE-185 and BE-12/15 reports.•Preparation of the monthly management performance reports, financial statements in line with US GAAP, perform trend, gap and variance analysis on the financial results.•Manage and oversee general ledger accounting system of the branch. Supervising the month end and annual closing cycles to ensure accurate and error free booking of accounting entries. •Carryout the annual budgeting cycle of the bank in consultation with the business and operations units. Prepare forecast and perform performance analysis.•Liaise with regulatory examiners, Internal and external auditors. Designing, planning, and executing process changes in response to auditor recommendations.•Manage treasury function of the branch. Monitoring of pledge assets and maintain the required balances in the pledge account. Conduct inter-bank money market transactions, maintain sufficient funds in NOSTRO accounts.

Karachi, Sindh, Pk

Worked in the capacity of Finance Officer - International in the International Operations of the Bank. I was for consolidated reporting of overseas operations. I report to Financial Controller, International. As a member of the management team, my key responsibilities entail:• Preparation of Annual Budgets and 5 year Business Plans for overseas along with Segment wise and Product wise Budgets, • Preparation and Review of the Monthly Management performance reports in comparison with budgets highlighting the key variations against budgets.• Preparations of Key performance indicators analysis for Corporate and Retail Banking highlighting revenues / costs associated to each staff / loans booked / Relationships / locations etc. • Supervising and Review of Month end and Year end Closing at each month and year end (for regulatory & management reporting) to ensure proper accruals are made and prepayments are amortised to ensure expenses and income are recorded in the period to which it pertains• Preparation of the annual financial statements of the Bank to ensure compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards, • Review and Monitoring Past due Loans and advances for possible impairments and to ensure adequacy of Provisions for credit losses as per IFRS and Local regulations,• Assisting in Designing and appropriate implementation of accounting and internal control system by coordinating with International Finance Function and• Liaison with the External auditors, Central Bank auditors, Tax auditors and Internal auditors.

Karachi, Sindh, Pk